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Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 reliable? We analysed 646 real MOT tests across 145 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 646 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.4%
Typical Mileage
152,634mi
Annual Mileage
7,214mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130.

Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,673 mi/yr
Typical
7,214 mi/yr
Average
8,382 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,190 mi/yr

Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
152,634 mi
75th Percentile
185,976 mi
95th Percentile
230,360 mi
Max Recorded
914,715 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 THIS CAR 71.4% 646 152,634 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Ford Transit Custom 300 Trend 88.8% 402 73,756 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130?

The Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.4% across 646 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 owner drives around 7,214 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 reliable?
Based on 646 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 has a 71.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 does around 7,214 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.